Kente cloth is a brightly colored fabric that originates from the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of Kente cloth have made it an iconic symbol of African culture and tradition. According to Ashanti folklore, the art of weaving Kente cloth was taught to humans by a spider named Anansi. The story goes that Anan...

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Saraya is a half-pi shawl construction. The distinct sections allow you to explore different textures; beginning with nupps on a stockinette background, then moving to a wider section of fluttery shadow cables. The highlight of the shawl is a deep panel of juicy cables with a dash of garter lace for a final flourish. While some attention is nee...

The Stepping Stone Scarf will allow you to combine basic knitting stitches (2x2 ribbing, garter and stockinette stitch) to produce a classic, unisex scarf. It utilizes only knits and purls, knit with large needles and a bulky weight yarn; which means it is also a quick knit, suitable the beginner knitter who is ready to take the next step on th...

Whispering Willow is a slightly asymmetric triangular brioche shawl featuring staggered brioche branches and a perfectly perfect picot bind-off.

Solstice is a beret style (slouchy) brioche beanie with four panels of faux cables, creating a snowflake like effect. The motif and colors remind me of snowflakes and all things winter … also reminds me of Disney’s Frozen :-)

Have you ever heard the phrase… ‘There’s no angry way to say bubbles’? Well, I would definitely have to agree with that! Whether it’s underwater bubbles or the soapy kind we blow with wands, bubbles symbolize relaxation and happiness. Add some joy to your day by knitting up these luvable bubbles (luvabubble). Create this easy bubble stitch cowl...

Basilica is a reversible beanie, featuring a one-color brioche faux cable motif to add rich texture and the perfect amount of interest to an otherwise basic beanie! Master brioche increases and decreases to create this fun and fashionable accessory, inspired by the pointed arches of classic Neo-Gothic architecture.

Willow moon is an intermediate level brioche design with a motif reminiscent of willow leaves. It is knit on the bias, starting with just a few stitches. Pick 2-colors of your favorite yarn and create the most sumptuous woolly embrace you could imagine.

Did you know that urchin shells were called ‘tests’?

O’ Tannenbaum is one of my favorite Christmas songs; especially when it’s sung in German by Nat King Cole. It is based on a traditional folk song, and became associated with the Christmas tree by the early 20th century, and sung as a Christmas carol. The lyrics refer to the fir’s evergreen quality as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness.

Bògòlanfini (mudcloth) is fabric dyed with fermented mud. Bògòlanfini is a traditional textile of the Bamana people of Mali in West Africa. The name means “earthcloth” (Bogo=earth, lan=by means of, fini=cloth); and there is meaning in the symbols represented on mudcloth. They reveal a person’s character or occupation, or the history of a villag...

The Brioche Waffle Beanie uses a half brioche stitch to give this unisex hat an interesting texture. The result is a lightweight, super squishy and stretchy beanie that can fit a wide range of head sizes. Knit from the bottom up (ribbing to crown), using a tubular cast-on, band of 1 x 1 ribbing and half brioche stitch, making this hat fully rev...